Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology

Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology

The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is seeking a substantive 8PA consultant in paediatric gastroenterology. The successful appointee will help shape the developments of this well-established unit and the East of England paediatric Gastroenterology network. The post comprises of 8PA (1.25 SPA and 6.75 PA of clinical work) in paediatric gastroenterology to deliver clinical services at NNUH as part of the East of England Paediatric Gastroenterology Network. There is no commitment to acute paediatrics or to on-call unless the applicant wishes to explore these options to create a 10PA contract.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work with colleagues in paediatric gastroenterology, paediatric medicine, surgery, and neonatology to provide gastroenterology and nutrition support to inpatients and outpatients in the Jenny Lind Children Hospital. They will collaborate with colleagues at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) to develop closer clinical, research, and training links, as lead centres within the regional paediatric gastroenterology network. It is anticipated that with local and regional development and research opportunities the post may evolve and develop into a 10 PA Paediatric Gastroenterology post.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: o CCT in paediatrics OR Equivalent (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview).
• Higher degree such as MD, MSc or PhD.
• EPLS or APLS certification

Experience

• Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
• Demonstrable knowledge and commitment to a career in paediatric gastroenterology
• 2 years paediatric gastroenterology training or experience in a tertiary centre.
• Competent at management of inpatients and outpatients with gastroenterological conditions
• Independently competent at upper and lower GI diagnostic endoscopy
• Training to level 3 safeguarding and experience of safeguarding at Specialist Registrar or Consultant
• Expertise in interventional endoscopy
• Experience of teaching endoscopy
• JAG certification

Teaching

• Experience of formal and on-the-job clinical teaching
• Enthusiasm to teach clinical skills
• Commitment to under/postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching & training
• Recognised postgraduate course in teaching/training (T5 or similar)
• Postgraduate qualification in teaching (PGCert or similar)

Clinical Governance

• Able to deliver high quality paediatric care
• Knowledge and experience of clinical audit
• Logical, analytical, and self-critical approach to clinical practice
• Expertise in Risk Management

Interests

• Commitment to delivering high quality consultant-led care in paediatric gastroenterology.
• Flexible outlook on working hours.

Circumstances

• Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time when on call
• Full driving license

Communications and Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries

Research

• Understanding of research techniques and design.
• Evidence-based medicine
• Published Research
• Published papers in area of special interest.
• Previous exposure to basic science, translational research, complex data analysis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.